Expressed gratitude to House staff and raised two main issues: the unfinished M49 Severnside junction which could unlock thousands of jobs but lacks legal undertaking for completion, and defence spending in his constituency including support for the Tempest programme and a query about reducing the order of E-7 Wedgetail aircraft. He emphasised the importance of maintaining UK's strategic sovereign defence manufacturing capability.

Commending the work of John Gurr and the all-party parliamentary group on Western Sahara, Navendu Mishra highlighted the ongoing conflict in Western Sahara, which has resulted in 180,000 Saharwi refugees living in camps dependent on aid. He criticised the US Government’s recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara as a breach of international law and a risk to peace. He urged for the appointment of a UN personal envoy and called on the UK government to support efforts towards a just settlement for the Saharawi people.

I am pleased to speak in this debate to mark the Christmas Adjournment. I pay tribute to all health workers and businesses in my constituency for their efforts during the covid pandemic. The Health Secretary’s announcement on further tiers was welcome, but Eastleigh needs a tier drop as soon as possible. Businesses need more support beyond the £1,000 announced by the Government. My constituency requires infrastructure development; I raise concerns about speculative developments and the slow local plan process. We desperately need the Chickenhall Lane road link and improvements to Hedge End railway station for accessibility. I have raised the plight of independent lifeboat stations and called for reinstatement of the rescue boat grant fund. Lastly, I pay tribute to my staff and all parliamentary staff for their hard work during an unprecedented year.

The hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch raised concerns about unsafe cladding on tower blocks and leasehold properties, highlighting the financial strain faced by many of her constituents due to the lack of funding to remove dangerous cladding. She pointed out that although £1.6 billion had been announced for removal efforts, no new money was allocated in the spending review, which alarms her as it is insufficient. She also discussed issues with school funding and equipment during the pandemic, noting that many children rely on mobile phones due to a lack of wi-fi or laptops. Hillier further emphasised the importance of broadband access and called for clear guidance from the Government regarding plans for schools in January. Additionally, she addressed concerns about tier 3 restrictions and their impact on businesses and freelance workers in her constituency, while also criticising the current state of Brexit negotiations.

The MP emphasised the impact of the pandemic on his constituency, highlighting concerns about local businesses, transport infrastructure, air quality, green spaces, school places, crime reduction, and hospital investment. He expressed gratitude for Government support during the pandemic but called for improvements in public transport, road closure schemes, air quality monitoring around an incinerator site, protection and enhancement of local green spaces, provision of sufficient secondary school places, increased police presence to combat antisocial behaviour, and £500 million NHS investment at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.

Expresses gratitude to frontline staff and highlights the government's failures in providing food, education, and housing for vulnerable children. Points out that local communities have stepped in to provide support where the government has failed, such as distributing devices for online learning and setting up additional food banks. Calls on the government to revert a stamp duty surcharge on overseas property investors from 2% back to 3%, which would raise £40 million for tackling homelessness. Also mentions the plight of businesses and individuals excluded from government support schemes.

Matt Rodda paid tribute to NHS and care workers, key workers in the transport sector including bus drivers, retail and public service workers. He also mentioned the contributions of voluntary groups like food banks and support organisations. Additionally, he praised Reading Borough Council's cross-party working with the voluntary sector for providing essential services during the pandemic. He emphasised the community's response to the crisis and urged the government to simplify rules for the Christmas period while ensuring safety. He noted the broadbrush approach taken by the Government in offering economic support and requested more targeted distribution of funds towards SMEs. Finally, he wished everyone a merry Christmas and hoped for a better future ahead.

Endorses the remarks of Matt Rodda and pays tribute to her community for their resilience during the pandemic. She discusses plans for a Thames Estuary freeport in Thurrock, emphasising its historical significance as part of the River Thames' role in wealth creation. Doyle-Price highlights Thurrock's current status as the port capital of the UK with Tilbury Port being Britain’s deepest sea port and London Gateway having received Europe's biggest inward investment recently. She stresses the importance of dock workers who have kept the nation supplied during the pandemic despite predictions of chaos post-Brexit, noting that her constituency is well-prepared due to recent infrastructure developments like Tilbury2. Additionally, she mentions a partnership between Forth Ports and DP World along with Ford for developing an electric and autonomous vehicle centre, signifying a post-Brexit opportunity.

Jim Shannon reflects on the hardships faced due to the pandemic, including loss of loved ones, social isolation, and economic challenges. He also notes positive aspects such as community support, acts of kindness, and personal stories of adaptation and perseverance. Emphasising the importance of hope and love during Christmas, he calls for small gestures like handwritten cards and thoughtful gifts to encourage others.

Expresses concern over human rights violations in China, including forced organ harvesting, religious persecution, and attacks on cultural identity. She highlights the work of Benedict Rogers and the Conservative party human rights commission in documenting these issues.